Solar Plex

---

This exercise helps cultivate self-acceptance, confidence, and non-judgment, key attributes of the solar plexus chakra.

The Practice
1. Set the Intention
◦ Begin by affirming:
"I choose to see myself and others without judgment, appreciating us as we are."
2. Visualization
◦ Imagine the people around you as trees in a forest.
◦ Notice their unique shapes, colors, and growth patterns, understanding they are shaped by their experiences and environment.
3. Observation Without Judgment
◦ As you interact with others, consciously practice observing without labeling.
◦ When a judgmental thought arises, pause and reframe:
▪ "Just like a tree bends to find the light, they are shaped by their journey."
4. Apply to Yourself
◦ Reflect on how you judge yourself.
◦ Visualize yourself as a tree—unique, growing, and shaped by life.
◦ Affirm: "I accept myself as I am, growing stronger each day."
5. Daily Reflection
◦ At the end of the day, journal or meditate on how this practice felt:
▪ Did I notice a difference in how I viewed myself or others?
▪ What judgments was I able to release?

Affirmation for the Solar Plexus
"I appreciate myself and others for who we are. I am confident and at peace with the uniqueness of all."
This practice nurtures the solar plexus by fostering compassion, self-confidence, and the ability to embrace individuality.

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/cH-HT9WCtiQ?si=rMGQIx9zM6uQYoM0" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe>

1. Set Your Focus
◦ Place your awareness on your solar plexus, just below your ribcage.
2. Inhale: Reclaim Your Energy
◦ As you breathe in, visualize pulling back any energetic threads or cords connected to:
▪ People
▪ Situations
▪ Conversations
▪ Memories from the past, present, or future.
◦ See these threads returning to your center, restoring your energy field.
3. Exhale: Release What’s Not Yours
◦ As you breathe out, release any threads, cords, or energies that do not belong to you.
◦ Let go of worries, concerns, or mental flashes of others.
◦ Send these threads back with love, allowing them to return to their rightful place.
4. Repeat
◦ Continue the process of reclaiming on each in-breath and releasing on each out-breath.
◦ Repeat until you feel a wave of peace and calm washing over you.
5. Affirmation
◦ "I reclaim my energy and release what is not mine with love. I am whole, centered, and at peace."
This practice clears your solar plexus, strengthens your energy field, and enhances your sense of self-confidence and personal power.

The phrase "Ignis Natura Renovatur Integra"—translated as "Nature is completely renewed by fire"—captures the transformative power of destruction and renewal. Fire, as both a literal and symbolic force, represents purification, rebirth, and the cycle of life.

Key Meanings
1. The Purifying Power of Fire
◦ Fire removes impurities, clears away the old, and makes space for new growth.
◦ In nature, wildfires, while destructive, rejuvenate ecosystems, enriching the soil for fresh vegetation.
2. Symbolism of Inner Renewal
◦ Fire represents the energy of transformation in the solar plexus chakra (Manipura), the center of willpower, confidence, and self-identity.
◦ It reminds us that letting go of old patterns, beliefs, and fears allows for renewal and growth.
3. Cosmic and Spiritual Connection
◦ Fire is seen as a divine element in many traditions, symbolizing the light of consciousness and the catalyst for spiritual evolution.
◦ It connects the physical, emotional, and spiritual realms, renewing the soul.

Practical Applications
1. Personal Transformation
◦ Embrace challenges and losses as opportunities for growth.
◦ Visualize burning away what no longer serves you to reveal your true self.
2. Meditative Practice
◦ Focus on the flame of a candle during meditation.
◦ Reflect on what needs to be "burned away" in your life and what renewal might emerge from it.
3. Affirmation for Renewal
◦ "Through fire, I release the old and welcome the new. I am transformed, renewed, and strengthened."

Fire’s transformative nature teaches us that destruction is not the end but the beginning of renewal—a timeless cycle reflected in nature and our inner growth.

Contributed by Inari
This practice involves four sets of five breaths, each representing an element and a method of purification. It is traditionally performed at dawn, preferably outdoors or facing a window. The goal is to purify the soul and deepen your connection to the divine.

Preparation
• Posture: Stand, sit, or lie down with a straight spine.
• Focus: Breathe deeply and slowly, keeping each breath consistent. Visualize the designated color and energy for each series.

The Purification Breaths
1. Earth Breath
◦ Inhale: Through your nose.
◦ Exhale: Through your nose.
◦ Visualization: Yellow energy flows up your spine to your crown and back to the earth, filtering out impurities.
◦ Focus: Ask the earth to purify and replenish your energy.
2. Water Breath
◦ Inhale: Through your nose.
◦ Exhale: Through your mouth.
◦ Posture: Stand on your toes, letting your arms hang loosely as if dripping water.
◦ Visualization: Green energy washes through you, clearing impurities and leaving you fluid and free.
3. Fire Breath
◦ Inhale: Through your mouth.
◦ Exhale: Through your nose.
◦ Visualization: Fiery red energy floods into your heart, burning away anything that separates you from the divine.
◦ Focus: Feel invigorated and purified by the fire.
4. Air Breath
◦ Inhale: Through your mouth.
◦ Exhale: Through your mouth.
◦ Visualization: Light blue energy sweeps through your being, driving out impurities. Imagine yourself expanding into space, your atoms cleansed by the wind.
◦ Focus: Replenish yourself with the purity of the universe.

Optional Prayer
Recite this prayer to conclude the practice:
"Beloved Lord, almighty God, through the rays of the sun, through the waves of the air, through the all-pervading Life in space, purify and revivify me, and, I pray, heal my body, heart, and soul."

Benefits
• Aligns your energy with nature's elements.
• Promotes emotional, mental, and spiritual cleansing.
• Enhances your connection to the divine and universal energy.
This practice is a beautiful blend of mindfulness, intention, and spiritual purification. Repeat daily for profound balance and renewal.

1. Anchor in the Present
◦ Breathe in deeply, focusing on the core of your stomach—your solar plexus, the center of willpower.
◦ Let this inhale be the only thing that exists in that moment.
2. Embrace Each Breath as a Moment
◦ Each breath is a singular moment of life.
◦ With every inhale, reclaim your personal power.
3. Affirmation with Each Breath
◦ Inhale: "I am here. I am powerful."
◦ Exhale: "I release what I cannot control."
4. Your Breath = Your Power
◦ Remember, your personal power lies not in the past or future, but in the present moment—the space between each breath.
Repeat this practice throughout the day to center yourself, strengthen your willpower, and embody the flow of life.

1. Set Your Intention
◦ Affirm: "I step into the fire of self-discovery with courage and trust. This fire will not harm me; it will only reveal my truth."
2. Visualization
◦ Close your eyes and imagine a warm, golden flame surrounding you.
◦ Feel its gentle heat, burning away illusions, fears, and anything that no longer serves you.
3. Breathwork
◦ Inhale deeply, imagining the fire growing brighter with each breath, illuminating your true self.
◦ Exhale fully, releasing any doubts, insecurities, or false identities into the flames.
4. Embrace the Process
◦ Sit quietly in the warmth of this fire. Acknowledge the transformation happening within.
◦ Whisper to yourself: "I am not my fears. I am not my doubts. I am only what is real and eternal."
5. Affirmation
◦ Repeat: "I release what I am not. I embrace my true self with love and clarity."
This practice helps you connect with your authentic self by releasing limiting beliefs and attachments, allowing your inner light to shine.

Paracelsus beautifully captures the idea that humanity reflects the cosmos. The seven classical planets of alchemy correspond to metals and organs, representing the interconnectedness of the universe and the human body:

Seven Planets, Metals, and Organs
1. Sun
◦ Metal: Gold
◦ Organ: Heart
◦ Represents vitality, life force, and spiritual illumination.
2. Moon
◦ Metal: Silver
◦ Organ: Brain
◦ Governs intuition, emotions, and the reflective mind.
3. Mercury
◦ Metal: Quicksilver
◦ Organ: Lungs
◦ Represents communication, adaptability, and the breath of life.
4. Venus
◦ Metal: Copper
◦ Organ: Kidneys
◦ Symbolizes love, harmony, and purification.
5. Mars
◦ Metal: Iron
◦ Organ: Gallbladder
◦ Embodies strength, courage, and action.
6. Jupiter
◦ Metal: Tin
◦ Organ: Liver
◦ Associated with expansion, wisdom, and abundance.
7. Saturn
◦ Metal: Lead
◦ Organ: Spleen
◦ Represents structure, discipline, and transformation through trials.

Alchemy and Growth
• "Alchemy is the gentle acceleration of growth through the use of the fire of nature."
◦ Alchemy reflects transformation—on both physical and spiritual levels—using nature's energies to evolve.
◦ The "fire of nature" symbolizes the inner drive to transmute base experiences into higher wisdom.

Practical Reflection
1. Daily Alignment
◦ Reflect on which planetary energy you feel most connected to that day.
◦ For example, on a "Sun" day, focus on heart-opening practices and vitality.
2. Meditative Visualization
◦ Visualize the corresponding metal or planet infusing its healing energy into the associated organ.
3. Affirmation for Transformation
◦ "As above, so below; I align with the cosmos to transform and grow."
By understanding these connections, you integrate cosmic energies into your daily life, aligning the microcosm of your body with the macrocosm of the universe.

The fire chakra (solar plexus) represents willpower, confidence, and self-esteem. It is blocked by shame, which can sap our energy and prevent us from embracing our personal power. Use the following prompts and practices to confront and release shame.

Reflection Prompts
1. Shame Awareness
◦ What am I ashamed of in my life?
◦ Are there moments I avoid thinking about because they make me feel unworthy?
2. Disappointment in Yourself
◦ What are my biggest disappointments in myself?
◦ How do these disappointments affect my confidence and decision-making?
3. Origins of Shame
◦ Where does this shame come from? Is it tied to my expectations or someone else's?
◦ Is this shame still serving me, or is it holding me back?
4. Reframing Perspective
◦ What lessons can I take from these experiences?
◦ If I viewed myself with compassion, how would I respond to these disappointments?

Releasing Shame Practice
1. Write It Out
◦ Journal your feelings of shame and disappointment. Write freely without judgment.
◦ Afterward, read it aloud to yourself and reflect on the weight it carries.
2. Burn and Transform
◦ Safely burn the written words as a symbolic release.
◦ Visualize the fire transmuting shame into empowerment.
3. Affirmation for Empowerment
◦ Say aloud: "I release my shame. I am worthy and capable. I transform my disappointments into strength."
4. Self-Compassion Exercise
◦ Place your hands on your solar plexus and repeat:
▪ "I am human. I make mistakes, but I am not my mistakes. I am growing, learning, and worthy of love."

Why This Practice Matters
By confronting shame, you free the solar plexus chakra from its blockages, reigniting your willpower and confidence. Accepting your imperfections with compassion is a step toward reclaiming your personal power.

1. Understand the Process
◦ Ascension is not something you control; it's an internal phenomenon aligned with your soul purpose.
◦ You were born for this—there's no need for external validation or micromanagement.
2. Release the Ego's Grip
◦ The ego believes it needs to "direct" your spiritual growth to avoid missing something.
◦ Recognize that this is fear-based and rooted in the illusion of control.
3. Affirmations for Surrender
◦ "I trust the natural unfolding of my soul's journey."
◦ "I release the need to control my experience and embrace the flow of being."
4. Embrace Stillness and Presence
◦ Instead of striving for outcomes, focus on being present in the moment.
◦ Allow the energy of transformation to work through you without resistance.
5. Practice Letting Go
◦ Sit quietly and take a deep breath.
◦ As you exhale, visualize releasing your need for control, outcomes, and striving.
◦ Repeat: "I let go. I allow. I trust."
6. Trust the Soul's Wisdom
◦ Your soul has been guiding you since before birth. Trust in its wisdom and divine timing.
◦ Let your consciousness emerge naturally, without interference from the ego.
7. Stop Striving, Start Being
◦ Striving creates resistance and blocks the flow of energy.
◦ Allow the energy of being to wash over you, removing barriers to your growth.

The Next Step
• Stop managing. Stop controlling. Stop striving.
• The key to ascension lies in surrendering to your soul’s natural process and embracing the flow of life with trust and ease.
"Your soul is already guiding you. Let it lead."

1. Set Your Space
◦ Find a quiet, peaceful place where you won’t be disturbed. Light a candle or incense to symbolize transformation.
2. Center Yourself
◦ Take a few deep breaths, grounding yourself in the present moment. Feel your connection to the earth beneath you.
3. Speak the Release Affirmation
◦ With intention and an open heart, say:
"I release you with a full heart, with love for the place you once held in my life. May you be happy in the life you have chosen."
4. Reclaim and Return Energy
◦ Visualize strands of energy flowing back to you from this person, and yours flowing back to them. Speak:
"I now take back all the energy that has been taken from me or that I have given away, and I return the energy that I still hold from you."
5. Cut the Cords
◦ Imagine the cords connecting you both being cut, dissolved, and transmuted into light. Say:
"May I be free from the ties that bind us. May all cords be cut, transmuted, and dissolved."
6. Seal the Energy
◦ Envision your energy field glowing brightly, whole and complete. Speak:
"May all energy return to its original sender with power, peace, and forgiveness. I ask that this is complete and sealed now. So it is."
7. Close the Ritual
◦ Extinguish the candle or incense as a symbolic act of closure. Sit for a moment to feel the lightness and freedom of this release.
By completing this practice, you honor the connection, release any lingering attachments, and reclaim your energy with peace and empowerment.

________________________________________________________________need to combine the above and below...*********

Cord-Cutting Ritual with Candles
Materials Needed
• 2 white candles
• String or twine
• Bowl of salt
• A sharp object (knife, pin, or carving tool)

Steps
1. Prepare the Candles
◦ Using a sharp object, engrave your name on one candle and the name of the person, situation, or energyyou wish to release on the other.
2. Tie the Candles
◦ Tie the ends of the string or twine together and wrap it around both candles, symbolizing the energetic connection.
3. Place in the Salt
◦ Position the candles upright in a bowl filled with salt. Ensure the salt holds the candles firmly in place.
4. Light the Candles
◦ Light both candles and focus on the flames.
◦ Allow them to burn until the twine catches fire, symbolizing the breaking of the connection.
5. Recite the Release
◦ As the twine burns, say:
"This portion of my soul contract is now complete. I now release the ties that bind. I now claim that which is mine. So be it."
6. Visualize Your Energy Returning
◦ Close your eyes and imagine your energy flowing back to you, while the connection to the situation dissolves completely.
7. Let the Candles Burn Completely
◦ Allow the candles to burn down entirely. This represents the completion of the ritual.
8. Dispose of Materials
◦ Dispose of the wax responsibly.
◦ Pour the salt into the nearest body of water (river, lake, or ocean) as an offering of gratitude to nature for supporting your release.

Closing
• Thank the universe or your higher self for assisting you in reclaiming your energy and breaking ties.
• End with an affirmation:
"I am free, whole, and at peace. I move forward with clarity and strength."
This ritual is a powerful way to symbolically and energetically release attachments and reclaim your personal power.

____________________________________

Cord-Cutting Spell for Releasing Attachments
Materials Needed
• A piece of twine (length: elbow to middle fingertip)
• A knife or large scissors

Steps
1. Prepare Yourself
◦ Find a quiet, sacred space where you can focus without distractions.
◦ Set your intention clearly: "I am releasing the energetic connection with [their name]."
2. Hold the Twine
◦ Take the twine in both hands and hold it up, symbolizing the energetic cord between you and the person or situation.
3. Recite the Spell
◦ Say aloud:
"I cut the cord between myself and [their name]. We are no longer linked."
4. Cut the Cord
◦ Use the knife or scissors to cut the cord in the middle, symbolizing the severing of the connection.
5. Dispose of the Cord
◦ Destroy the two halves of the cord:
▪ Burn them safely (if possible), or
▪ Discard them outside of your home in a trash bin.
◦ The act of disposal signifies removing their energy from your life.
6. Forget Them
◦ Take steps to truly release them from your life:
▪ No contact, no talking, no keepsakes, no revisiting memories.
▪ Avoid songs, places, or items that remind you of them.
▪ Visualize yourself moving forward, free and unburdened.
7. Close Your Magical Space
◦ Ground yourself by taking a deep breath and affirming:
"I am free, whole, and complete. This chapter is closed."

Final Reminder
The key to success with this spell is letting go and forgetting. Holding onto thoughts, feelings, or connections maintains an energetic link. Trust the process, move forward, and let the natural consequences unfold.
"Release, and reclaim your power."

(maybe move this to chakra general...)

The ego, as described here, aligns with specific imbalanced chakras that drive its tendencies for approval, control, and fear. By understanding these connections, we can work to balance these energy centers and transcend the ego's grip.

Ego Traits and Chakra Associations
1. Approval-Seeking (Social Mask)
◦ Chakra: Solar Plexus (Manipura)
◦ Why:
▪ The solar plexus governs self-esteem, confidence, and personal identity.
▪ An imbalanced solar plexus fuels a need for external validation and approval.
2. Desire for Control
◦ Chakra: Root Chakra (Muladhara)
◦ Why:
▪ The root chakra represents safety and stability.
▪ An imbalanced root chakra manifests as a fear of losing control, leading to attachment to power and control over situations and people.
3. Sustained by Power
◦ Chakra: Sacral Chakra (Swadhisthana)
◦ Why:
▪ The sacral chakra is tied to emotions, desires, and personal power.
▪ An overactive sacral chakra can cause an obsession with external sources of power.
4. Rooted in Fear
◦ Chakra: Third Eye (Ajna)
◦ Why:
▪ The third eye governs insight and intuition.
▪ A blocked third eye keeps us trapped in illusions and fear-based thinking, preventing us from seeing beyond the ego's limitations.

Transcending the Ego: Practices
1. Affirmations
◦ For Solar Plexus: "I am confident and complete as I am."
◦ For Root Chakra: "I am safe and secure in the present moment."
◦ For Sacral Chakra: "My power comes from within, not from control."
◦ For Third Eye: "I trust my inner wisdom and release fear."
2. Meditation
◦ Focus on visualizing these chakras as balanced and flowing.
◦ Release attachments to approval, control, and fear by breathing deeply and affirming your inner peace.
3. Self-Inquiry
◦ Ask:
▪ "What part of me is seeking approval?"
▪ "Why do I need control in this situation?"
▪ "What fear is driving this reaction?"
4. Mindfulness Practice
◦ Observe the ego in action without judgment.
◦ Recognize when you are acting from a place of fear or attachment, and gently return to your center.

Key Takeaway
The ego thrives on fear, power, and validation, but it is not your true self. By balancing the solar plexus, root, sacral, and third eye chakras, you can release the ego's grip and connect to your authentic essence.